Vitis cinerea floridana Currant grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis cinerea floridana
Currant grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis cinerea floridana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - S.E. Virginia to Florida. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Currant grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. simpsonii.

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Latin Name:  Vitis cinerea floridana
Common Name:  Currant grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Munson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rich moist well-drained moderately fertile loam[1, 200]. Grows best in a calcareous soil[200]. Succeeds in sun or partial shade though a warm sunny position is required for the fruit to ripen[200]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Plants climb by means of tendrils[182]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. Used in breeding programmes to develop resistant varieties for Florida and other hot areas[183]. There are some named varieties[183]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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